As a mature 50+ woman, theoretically far beyond the age of trendy fashion, I have become a lover of good western bootwear and have accumulated a nice small collection of beautiful cowboy boots that I wear with jeans and skirts. This is my first pair of Justins, and I have eyed this particular pair for a while, as they seemed to be well reviewed, high quality with a $300 retail price and a classic timeless style. Once they went on a good sale, I rationalized adding them to my closet. These stand out in my collection, not because they are the most eye catching in color, style or detail, but because they have the understated quality of an honest pair of great boots that have the potential to be long time favorites. With a very wearable heel, height, high quality leathers and, contrasting the lovely tan lower portion, a deep red shaft with enough restrained stitching detail to make them interesting but not self-important. Knowing fit can be tricky, and having read that these can run large,I ordered the same size I do for all of my western boots and found that with a pair of medium socks and adding a pair of thin insoles, these boots fit beautifully. I wouldn't want a smaller size, since these fit fine in the length, the square toe being generous in the toe box. The fit is soft, comfortably hugging my foot without any stiffness or break in.

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Reviewed by HorseCrazyGirl from Las Cruces, New Mexico on Tuesday, January 10, 2012

I had originally purchased some western Ariat boots. They were much too big and I had to return them. I am so glad I did! I ordered these Justin's a full size smaller than I normally wear (based on previous customer comments). They fit perfectly (at this full size down)and the quality was far, far better than the Ariats. I would definitely recommend these boots!

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Reviewed by PML from Charleston, SC on Friday, November 25, 2011

Nice-looking, well-constructed boot. Enough width through the calf area to accommodate tucking in pant legs, if desired.I liked the color combination, heel height, and square toe.Unfortunately, I ordered my size, and even though I tried on the boots while wearing heavy socks, the foot part of the boot was too long and wide. Lots of slippage, making it difficult to walk.

I'd say one should order at LEAST a half-size smaller.

I returned them; but I'd recommend them to a friend, so long as they ordered in a smaller size.